Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor, age 82 of North Ridgeville died Friday, July 18, 2008 at his residence following a long illness. He was born June 29, 1926 in Salisbury, England, Son of the late Ernest R. And Kathleen Taylor. Mr. Taylor had resided in N. Ridgeville the past 4 years, having moved from Ashtabula where he had lived 28 years. He previously lived in Elyria from 1953-1976. He served in the British Air Force Reserves during WW II. He was a member of Fields United Methodist Church, N. Ridgeville, and enjoyed golfing, playing cards, fishing, traveling, gardening, reading and just spending time with his friends. Mr. Taylor retired as Vice President of Western Reserve Telephone Co., aka Alltel in Ashtabula in 1990. He previously worked with the Elyria Telephone Company from 1953-1976, starting out has a linesman working his way up the ladder, eventually becoming the commercial manager. The Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce named Ron the Outstanding Man of the Year of 1958 along with the Ohio JC's recognizing him in the top five in the state of Ohio that same year. Mr. Taylor was very active in civic affairs, including being President of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce in 1976 and served on several boards, including the Elyria Memorial Hospital Board of Directors. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Gwen, Son David (Carol) Taylor of Shartlesville, PA; daughter, Sally (Jim) Orseno of North Ridgeville, 2 grandsons, Tony Orseno, Chris Orseno; granddaughter, Samantha Hosler, and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his step sister, Kay Wesler. Friends will be received 5-8 PM Monday, July 21 at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road, N. Ridgeville, OH 44039. Funeral services will take place 11 AM Tuesday at Fields United Methodist Church. Reverend Mac Kelly, Pastor will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice 3700 Kolbe Rd, Lorain, Ohio 44053 or Fields United Methodist Church 34077 Lorain Rd North Ridgeville Ohio 44039.